We were all packed up and leaving the beach shortly after
10:00...Serena (our GPS) has us driving on the water...gee, the water level is
low...too funny!

As we pulled into the sani-dump, this unusual vehicle was
just finishing up. Steve spoke briefly to the couple and found out they are
from the Netherlands...

We said goodbye to the camp host, Grizz, and his dogs and
were on our way, taking highway 89 south.Less than five minutes down the road we entered Arizona and gained an
hour...so it was now only 9:30!Our ETA
in Williams is 1:00 p.m.It was a
beautiful travel day...

After passing through Page Steve said that the truck didn't seem to have much power. We were barely doing 50 in a 65 mph zone. He wondered if we got bad fuel when we filled up yesterday. After quite awhile he realized that we were bucking a strong head wind and we had been steadily climbing a deceivingly long incline that didn't look as steep as it was.

Such diverse changes in the countryside as we travelled south...

San Francisco Peaks...

At Flagstaff, we took I-40 west...

Williams is about 30 miles west of Flagstaff...we took exit 163 and entered the town...

It was close to 1:30 when we arrived at the Grand Canyon Railway RV Park, part of the large Grand Canyon Railway facility that has a hotel, RV Park, restaurant, pub as well as the train depot.

Although still sunny out, there was a big temperature change from Lake Powell, mainly due to the wind...it was just howling! After checking in at the office, we were directed across the street to the RV park and pull-through site #231. It is a typical private RV Park with just a narrow strip of "decorative gravel" between sites. But is has full hook-ups, laundry facilities, wi-fi, (and we also have access to the hotel's pool) and being a Passport America park, the price is right ($19.50 + tax).

After getting unhitched and the sliders out, the first thing I did was get the vacuum out and give the inside a thorough cleaning...so much dust and sand! Steve continued with his normal setup outside...he anchored down the satellite tripod with one of the blue 5 gallon water containers...hopefully it stays put in this wind!

It was after 4:00 by the time we were all finished...time to relax inside...out of the wind. Tomorrow we will do some chores around here and then take the train up to the Grand Canyon Wednesday...really looking forward to that!

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About Us

We married in 1982 and our sons, Rob and Chris were born in 1983 and 1985. In 1990 we built our dream home in North Saanich just north of Victoria BC on 1.21 acres. We both had long careers, Dianne in Human Resources and Steve as Branch Manager for a controls systems wholesaler.
Steve always felt that there were no guarantees in life as far as health and mortality went, so we planned to retire early and RV full-time.
In late 2009 we began the build process on our custom Toy Hauler truck, taking delivery in early 2010. We moved into our new Montana 5th wheel in Feb 2010, living in it for 4 months while still working. In May 2010 we purchased 2 Yamaha Grizzly 550 ATVs. We're ready!
Just shy of our 55th birthdays, on June 25, 2010 we retired and started our life as gypsies.
We prefer dry camping (boondocking), getting as far away from civilization as possible. However, our size limits us from getting into all of those remote areas. Good thing we have the ATVs to explore with.